South Africa recorded a 5 decline in both fatalities and crashes during the recent festive season compared to the same period in 2024/25.
This is according to the preliminary results of the 2025/26 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, who affirmed her commitment to toughening up the countrys law against drinking and driving, during a media briefing on Thursday.
A total of 1 427 fatalities from 1 172 crashes were recorded during the festive period the lowest crash figure in five years and matching the fatality count from 2023/24.
